Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science

STEP(Seminar Towards Effective placement) is a FREE 1.5 hours review of advanced arithmetic. Admitted students in risk group (low SAT or similar) are sent letters informing them that they must attend STEP before taking the Mathematics Placement Exam. To schedule attendance, click on Reservations (preferred) or call 981-5691.

Mathematics Placement Exam is used to determine the level at which you should begin taking math classes at IU Northwest. Only students who passed or transferred a prerequisite course are exempt. Students will receive an error message if they try to register for a math class that they did not place into on the Placement exam. Mathematics Program Coordinator, Kristie Gilmore, M.P.A. (HH 447, phone 981-5691), assists students who need atypical permissions to register into a math course. Students must schedule a placement test by making an appointment at http://www.iun.edu/placement/ (preferred) or by calling 219-980-6830. You do not need to study for it as you might for another type of exam. However, we recommend to click on the following links and print practice test MA102,  practice test MA103,  practice test MA104, or practice test MA105.

 The Math Placement Exam will place your student in one of the following skill levels:

Math requirements for specific majors are posted at http://www.iun.edu/~math/MathRequired/.
 

Retired Courses:

A007 will be offered for the last time in Summer I 2012. By passing this course students gained skill level MA102.

B007 will be offered for the last time in Summer II 2012. By passing this course students gained skill level MA103.

M007 will be offered for the last time in Summer I 2012. By passing this course students gained skill level MA103.

M014 will be offered for the last time in Summer I 2012. By passing this course students gained skill level MA104.

 
The order in which the math courses should be taken is shown in the following chart:

Please visit http://www.iun.edu/~math/courses/  for full description of classes

The Math Department pledges to provide free tutoring services on a walk-in basis. Multiple tutors are on hand during all operating hours to provide the widest range of assistance possible. In order to accommodate students with varying schedules, we offer evening and Saturday hours.

Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences offers  programs that will prepare you for mathematics careers in education, business or industry. For the complete description of majors and requirements visit http://www.iun.edu/~math/degrees/